Hitch reducer $61
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Hitch reducer $61
Aside from being an shortsighted design because it doesn't hold itself in place when trying to hook up, it's also a target for thieves. I have mine fixed in place with a set screw thru the outer receiver but didn't use a locking pin this weekend.
Be sure to put a locking hitch pin in if you leave your reducer on, a new reducer sleeve from Ford is $61 (yes, that 4" steel tube alone), which is why I'm guessing mine was ripped off. Parts department today "Yeah, we keep lots of those in stock, they get lost or stolen." Just glad it didn't happen at a time when I had to have it.
Be sure to put a locking hitch pin in if you leave your reducer on, a new reducer sleeve from Ford is $61 (yes, that 4" steel tube alone), which is why I'm guessing mine was ripped off. Parts department today "Yeah, we keep lots of those in stock, they get lost or stolen." Just glad it didn't happen at a time when I had to have it.
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Aside from being an shortsighted design because it doesn't hold itself in place when trying to hook up, it's also a target for thieves. I have mine fixed in place with a set screw thru the outer receiver but didn't use a locking pin this weekend.
Be sure to put a locking hitch pin in if you leave your reducer on, a new reducer sleeve from Ford is $61 (yes, that 4" steel tube alone), which is why I'm guessing mine was ripped off. Parts department today "Yeah, we keep lots of those in stock, they get lost or stolen." Just glad it didn't happen at a time when I had to have it.
Be sure to put a locking hitch pin in if you leave your reducer on, a new reducer sleeve from Ford is $61 (yes, that 4" steel tube alone), which is why I'm guessing mine was ripped off. Parts department today "Yeah, we keep lots of those in stock, they get lost or stolen." Just glad it didn't happen at a time when I had to have it.
As for getting stolen, that is a good point. I have always avoided locking hitch pin's because I am afraid I would misplace the key....
doesn't matter anymore but a better price from Tousley
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The aftermarket reducers have more square corners, like someone said, they have to ground down, and then they rust.
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I use a locking pin for all 3 of my hitches. I have 2 with 2" ***** on them for my utility trailer and a buddies slightly larger utility trailer. I use the reducer for these. For my TT, I bought a 2.5" shank for my weight dist hitch, no slop what-so-ever and a lot quieter while towing. Using my weight dist hitch with the old shank with the reducer was very noisy and the hitch moved around A LOT.
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